Hardware Development Engineer Intern

New Grad; Mayfield Heights (OH); On-site; USD 28,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401k

Paid holidays

Flexible Work Schedule

Job summary

Rockwell Automation is seeking a Hardware Engineering Intern/Co-op in Mayfield Heights, OH. You will join an agile team to design electrical circuits, develop test requirements and verify hardware for industrial automation products.

The role includes programming, debugging, and contributing to test reports. Requirements include pursuing a bachelor’s or higher degree, US work authorization, and familiarity with KiCAD/Eagle/Altium, CPLDs/FPGAs, and hardware test equipment.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor's or advanced degree from an accredited college or university.
• Legal authorization to work in the US; visa sponsorship not provided.
• Preference for prior hardware development co-ops/internships.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate on an agile team to design electrical circuits and develop test requirements.
• Execute hardware verification testing on new industrial automation products.
• Perform programming, functional analysis, and troubleshooting of hardware prototypes.
• Contribute to design documentation and test reports.
• Participate in researching new technologies and improving design tools.

Skills

Electrical design

Circuit schematics

C/C++

Python

KiCAD

Eagle

Altium

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Tools

KiCAD

Eagle

Altium

Oscilloscopes

Debuggers

Job description

Rockwell Automation is a global technology leader focused on helping the world’s manufacturers be more productive, sustainable, and agile. With more than 28,000 employees who make the world better every day, we know we have something special. Behind our customers - amazing companies that help feed the world, provide life-saving medicine on a global scale, and focus on clean water and green mobility - our people are energized problem solvers that take pride in how the work we do changes the world for the better.

We welcome all makers, forward thinkers, and problem solvers who are looking for a place to do their best work. And if that’s you we would love to have you join us!

Job Description

As a Hardware Engineering Intern/Co-op for Rockwell Automation, you will join a dynamic team developing the next-generation of automation control systems. You'll contribute to all stages of hardware product development—from sub-circuit design and integration to functional analysis and regulatory compliance—while building key technical skills in a supportive environment. If you value knowledge sharing, teamwork, innovation, and continuous improvement, Rockwell Automation is the place for you.

This position is full time, paid, internship from May 2027 through August 2027. It is located in Mayfield Heights, Ohio and does not provide relocation assistance.

Your Responsibilities:

• Collaborate on an agile team to design electrical circuits, develop test requirements and execute hardware verification testing on new industrial automation products.

• Perform programming, functional analysis, and hands‑on troubleshooting of electronic hardware prototypes.

• Contribute to associated product design documentation and test reports.

• Participate in technical projects such as researching new technologies, implementing new circuit design tools, and troubleshooting failures.

• Take ownership of assignments by understanding expected output, requesting help, and helping teammates.

• Build relationships with technical leads and peers to grow your knowledge of the product development lifecycle.

The Essentials - You Will Have:

• You must be currently pursuing a bachelor's or advanced degree from an accredited college or university.

• Legal authorization to work in the US is required. We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas for this internship.

The Preferred - You Might Also Have:

• Previous co-op/intern experience in Hardware Development

• Experience using design capture tools, able to understand schematics.

• Graduating in December 2027 or later

• Basic knowledge of circuit theory and operation, including microprocessors, digital logic devices, analog and/or DC-power conversion, programmable devices (CPLDs, FPGAs).

• Hands‑on experience with hardware test equipment, including debuggers, oscilloscopes, and logic analyzers.

• Experience developing or using programs for product initialization, debug, or test (C/C++, Python, Ladder).

• Experience working with KiCAD, Eagle, and Altium

• Knowledge of industrial control systems, programmable logic controllers or similar devices.

• Experience performing product certification testing, such as testing to meet CE and IEC 61010

• Met on campus, national recruiting events, a Rockwell Automation-hosted event, or a targeted recruiting campaign

• Located within 50 miles our Mayfield Heights, Ohio location

What We Offer:

• Health Insurance

• 401k

• Paid holidays

• Flexible Work Schedule where you will work with your manager to enjoy a work schedule that can be flexible with your personal life.

• To learn more about our benefits package for interns, please visit at www.raquickfind.com.

At Rockwell Automation we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right person for this or other roles.

This position is part of a job family. Experience will be the determining factor for position level and compensation.

For this role, the Base Salary Compensation is from $20 - $32/hour. Our benefits for the US can be found here. Actual pay will be based on factors such as skills, knowledge, education, and experience.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer including disability and veterans.

If you are an individual with a disability and you need assistance or a reasonable accommodation during the application process, please contact our services team at [phone].

Rockwell Automation’s hybrid policy aligns that employees are expected to work at a Rockwell location at least Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays unless they have a business obligation out of the office.